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Lipton Brisk Iced Tea, Lemon
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Lipton Brisk Iced Tea, Lemon

Brisk
67.60 foz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
0g
Protein
17g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lipton Brisk Iced Tea, Lemon (67.6 fl oz) sits on the refrigerated aisle near other ready-to-drink teas, lemonades, and big-format juice bottles — often stacked by bargain multipacks or beside grab-and-go refrigerated sodas. It reads like a party-sized, neon-bright version of iced tea: a sweet, lemon-forward bottled drink billed for bold flavor rather than subtlety. This product fits quick-stop shopping trips, road-trip provisioning, game-day prep, and low-effort party hosting where people want an instantly drinkable, well-sweetened iced tea. Brand positioning leans into youthful, streetwise energy — Brisk has long marketed itself to teens and young adults as loud, caffeinated, and culturally plugged-in, using vibrant label art and collaborations to signal creativity and hustle. Label characteristics include prominent flavor names and colorful graphics; claims such as "natural flavor" appear, but there are no organic or whole-food certifications, and the ingredient list includes multiple preservatives and sweeteners that undermine any "natural" health halo. In plain processing terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable flavored beverage made from water, sweeteners, tea powder and several additives to stabilize flavor and shelf life. Sensory details: a cold pour yields a thin, syrupy-sweet iced tea with bright lemon notes, a lingering sweetness from high-fructose corn syrup and intense sweeteners, and a slightly metallic tang from acids and stabilizers. Packaging is a large plastic bottle with a screw cap designed for pouring into glasses or cups over ice; ritual uses include tossing it in the cooler for tailgates, pouring into solo cups for parties, or keeping a chilled bottle in the fridge for quick refreshment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars17g34%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Polyphosphates, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Black, Tea, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Phosphoric, Acid,, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preserves, Freshness),, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucralose,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and multiple additives (high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, chelating agents) and is formulated and processed industrially, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Lipton Brisk Iced Tea, Lemon

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Brisk Iced Tea, Lemon, has 70 calories per serving and 17 grams of added sugars, which is on the higher side if you're watching your sugar intake. It’s perfect for a refreshing moment on a hot day, but it might not be your go-to for daily hydration if you're aiming for something lower in sugar.

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
movie-night

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